2:20 2:20

Ecclesiastes 2:21

2:22 2:22

Bible Versions

For there is a man whose labour [is] in wisdom, and in knowledge, and in equity; yet to a man that hath not laboured therein shall he leave it [for] his portion. This also [is] vanity and a great evil.
For there is {H3426} a man {H120} whose labour {H5999} is in wisdom {H2451}, and in knowledge {H1847}, and in equity {H3788}; yet to a man {H120} that hath not laboured {H5998} therein shall he leave {H5414} it for his portion {H2506}. This also is vanity {H1892} and a great {H7227} evil {H7451}.
Here is a man whose work is done with wisdom, knowledge and skill; yet he has to leave it to someone who has put no work into it. This is not only pointless, but a great evil.
When there is a man who has labored with wisdom, knowledge, and skill, and he must give his portion to a man who has not worked for it, this too is futile and a great evil.
For there is a man whose labor is with wisdom, and with knowledge, and with skilfulness; yet to a man that hath not labored therein shall he leave it for his portion. This also is vanity and a great evil.
Note: Commentary is generated by AI with a directive for Biblical fidelity. Always rely on the Holy Spirit for discernment. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.
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